Every year my daughter and her friend spend a good part of the summer rambling around the neighborhood looking for 'something fun' to do because they are bored. They are old enough now to walk or bike to the library together or head off to McD's, ice cream stand, local market or even the old hardware store, but sometimes, it's the simple things in life that occupy their fancy.
Like a giant tub of sidewalk chalk... 
More summer fun is measuring the rate at which one pumpkin vine and a couple of gourd vines are attempting to take over the back yard...
Finally, one super early morning while the studio was still cool (there's no AC in there!), I played around for an Opus Gluei challenge...
The challenge is called "Book 'em" and while I had visions of Cops, they really meant books! I made a small, hand-bound (sewn) book to send off with my daughter's friend as she goes back to her mom's once school starts. 
If you're looking for tomato recipes, don't forget to look through the last couple of posts!
Finally, one super early morning while the studio was still cool (there's no AC in there!), I played around for an Opus Gluei challenge...The challenge is called "Book 'em" and while I had visions of Cops, they really meant books! I made a small, hand-bound (sewn) book to send off with my daughter's friend as she goes back to her mom's once school starts. If you're looking for tomato recipes, don't forget to look through the last couple of posts! 
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I love your little book!
What a stylish little book! I love hand made books. I'm sure your daughter's friend will love having this book to remind her of the summer.
I thought I was the only wierd mom taking pics of sidewalk chalk art. Cool pics. WOW is that a hugh vine. And that book is AWESOME. I love the ledger pages. And the cover is so cute. I am a mini book lady.
Oh, and I am Team Jacob. Give me a hot body anyday.
Where to start? I love that the girls made such great sidewalk art - I miss that from when I had young ladies next door who would decorate in front of my home and theirs! Their mom apologized once and I said - oh heck no, I love this, please encourage them to make more! It was so happy to come home from a long day at work and see little happy art to greet me! I know I've said this before, but you have such a happy home, such a welcoming place - that speaks to the person that you are and I'm so glad to know you!
Oh, how cool is your handsewn book and what a lovely and meaningful gift for its recipient! I have only handsewn a book binding once, and not that it wasn't fun but admit I haven't again, but I want to now!
Team Edward all the way! By the way!
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